What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Attorney position at Ginarte Gonzalez & Winograd, L.L.P.?
Job Description
Job Description
CLAIMS ATTORNEY (ADJUSTER)
Job Description
Seeking highly motivated litigators to join its expanding team of Claims Attorneys, whose primary role is to act as premise and auto adjusters
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability and exposure concerning personal, casualty, property loss and general damages.
- Analyze property and casualty insurance policies to determine liability, coverage and / or other relevant issues.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal decisions, statutes and regulations that may impact claims and coverage matters.
- Correspond with and interview insureds, agents, medical specialists, witnesses, and claimants to compile information.
- Analyze police and investigative reports to determine liability, and / or other relevant issues.
- Analyze medical records and reports to determine causality, damages, and / or other relevant issues.
- Analyze medical bills to determine accuracy, reasonableness, and / or other relevant issues.
- Retain and manage subject matter experts to assist in determining coverage, liability and damages issues;
- Negotiate claim settlements and recommend appropriate action when settlement cannot be reached.
- Retain and manage outside counsel and oversee litigation claims.
- Utilize effective communication skills to provide accurate and timely information to insureds, the company and other stakeholders.
- Interview witnesses and obtain recorded statements when necessary.
- Maintain accurate claims diaries and appropriate claims reserves;
- Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Required Skills and Attributes
Company Description
Well established personal injury law firm represent clients throughout the New York and New Jersey metro area with offices conveniently located in Manhattan, Queens, Newark, Union City, Elizabeth, Clifton, New Brunswick and Perth Amboy. Our team of 35 attorneys concentrates on a variety of legal matters, including personal injury, construction accidents, workers compensation, car accidents, truck accidents, premises cases, medical malpractice and Social Security Disability. With this wide skill-set, and years of experience backing us, we are equipped to provide you with the knowledgeable and professional legal advice you need.
Company Description
Well established personal injury law firm represent clients throughout the New York and New Jersey metro area with offices conveniently located in Manhattan, Queens, Newark, Union City, Elizabeth, Clifton, New Brunswick and Perth Amboy. Our team of 35 attorneys concentrates on a variety of legal matters, including personal injury, construction accidents, workers compensation, car accidents, truck accidents, premises cases, medical malpractice and Social Security Disability. With this wide skill-set, and years of experience backing us, we are equipped to provide you with the knowledgeable and professional legal advice you need.
